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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of necklace do Annabel and Midge see in the window of the jewelry shop?
(a) A strand of black pearls with a diamond pendant.
(b) A double strand, pearl nacklace with an emerald clasp.
(c) A velvet choker with a ruby-studded cameo.
(d) A solid-gold, herringbone chain with a jewel-encrusted pendant.

2. Which of the following best describes the way that the young man in "The Waltz" dances?
(a) His movements are stiff, but he tries to excute them precisely.
(b) He has a natural, graceful movement that others admire.
(c) He makes up his own moves, stepping on his partner and kicking her shin.
(d) He tries to mimic the popular moves of the day, but fails.

3. How does Mimi describe her husband's visit when her friend calls?
(a) She cannot describe it because she is crying too much.
(b) It was frustrating, and she wished she could do it over.
(c) It was a disaster.
(d) It was short, but lovely.

4. According to "General Review of the Sex Situation," what is the biggest challenge that men and women face in their relationships?
(a) Couples often marry too early.
(b) Men and women do not talk openly with one another.
(c) Men and women want completely different things.
(d) Couples do what others expect them to do, not what they want.

5. What does the young man offer to go out and get for the girl in the the story "The Sexes"?
(a) A fashion magazine.
(b) Scotch.
(c) A pack of gum.
(d) Cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the poem "Indian Summer," how has the narrator changed since her youth?

2. What did Mrs. Martindale have the jeweler make out of the various gems that she gathered?

3. How old is Mr. Durant?

4. What reason does Annabel give to support her agreement with Midge that a pearl necklace is a good "purchase"?

5. In "De Profundis," what kind of man does the narrator hope to find one day?

(see the answer key)

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